

City of Cape Town
Alright, I need to rewrite this job advertisement to make it more professional and natural. Let me start by understanding the original content. The job is for a Scarce Skill Graduate Trainee in Finance under the ISDG program at the City of Cape Town. The key points are eligibility, closing date, reference number, salary, department, requirements, and key performance areas.
First, I’ll structure the information logically. The original has some repetition and irregular formatting. I’ll group similar sections together, like combining the eligibility and requirements. The salary and closing date should stand out. I’ll use bullet points for the requirements and key performance areas to make it easier to read.
I’ll simplify the language, avoiding jargon but keeping it professional. For example, “Unemployed South African graduates below the age of 35 years” becomes “South African graduates aged below 35 years currently seeking employment.” It’s clearer and more concise.
I’ll also make sure all the key details are included, like the MFMA knowledge and the three-year contract. The title should be catchy but clear, so I’ll go with “Finance Graduate Trainee Opportunity (ISDG Programme).”
I need to ensure that the HTML is clean, using only basic tags like , , and
- for lists. No unnecessary styling or scripts. The response should start with a tag as requested.
- National Diploma/BTech/Bachelor’s Degree in Cost & Management Accounting or Finance
- 2 years’ relevant experience in local government finance
- Knowledge of MFMA and other financial legislation
- Understanding of Supply Chain Management policies
- Strong computer skills (MS Office)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Implement financial controls and procedures
- Monitor income/expenditure and prepare analysis reports
- Process virements and journal entries
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and legislation
- Support forecasting and financial planning activities
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
Finally, I’ll review it to make sure it’s neat, all information is accurate, and the flow is natural. The goal is to make the job ad appealing and easy to understand for potential applicants.
Finance Graduate Trainee Opportunity (ISDG Programme)
Organization: City of Cape Town | Corporate Services Directorate
Department: Human Resources
Position Type: 3-Year Contract
Reference Number: CS 65/25 Ext
Closing Date: 02 June 2025
About the Role
We invite unemployed South African graduates below 35 years to join our Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) programme. This finance trainee position offers valuable experience in local government financial operations.
Remuneration
Basic Salary: R233,834 per annum
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
The City of Cape Town is committed to employment equity principles.
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